These can include high cholesterol, infertility, and life-threatening depression in some cases.
Another complication of leaving hypothyroidism is myxoedema coma, which tends to be linked to increased thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and low T4 and T3 levels.
T3 is one of two major hormones made by the thyroid, which works closely with T4 to regulate how the body uses energy.
Together the hormones also impact the body’s temperature, metabolism and heart rate, so getting levels correct is important.
